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Today, let's celebrate Dr Joannie Marlene BEWA MD, PhD, a trailblazer in digital health and the 2024 Marc Mitchell Award Recipient. Dr. Marlene “Joannie” Bewa is a health innovator and founder of DOTOH Health, the first health teleconsultation app in Benin. D-tree and TechChange are proud to recognize Dr. Bewa as a 2024 Marc Mitchell Award recipient, an honor that will sponsor her attendance at the upcoming #GDHF2024 and connect her with one year of valuable professional mentorship from the Global Digital Health Network. 🎉 Dr. Bewa is on a mission to make healthcare accessible, private, and stigma-free for underserved communities, especially youth, women, and adolescents. From growing up in Benin to tackling global health challenges, Dr. Bewa’s story is one of resilience, brilliance, and passion. ✨ DOTOH Health isn’t just a healthcare platform; it’s a lifeline! With video consultations, resources on sexual and reproductive health, family planning guidance, and a GPS to locate local pharmacies, DOTOH brings crucial healthcare services right to the fingertips of those who need it most. 📲💙 Learn more about Dr. Bewa's journey here: https://lnkd.in/ein2PkcA

📢 Calling All Social Media Enthusiasts! Want to attend the Global Digital Health Forum and make a meaningful impact online? Apply to become a GDHF Social Media Ambassador by November 8! As an Ambassador, you'll have the opportunity to: ✨ Attend GDHF and immerse yourself in leading digital health discussions.  ✨ Create and share engaging posts on behalf of TechChange or GDHN on LinkedIn and Twitter/X during one of the forum's three days. Perks? You’ll receive:  🎟️ A free ticket to GDHF 💰 A mini stipend to cover your commute and time Apply now and join us in amplifying the future of digital health: https://lnkd.in/gshm8We9

🌍 Growing up in rural Rwanda, hours away from the nearest hospital, @Joie Sophia UMUHOZA experienced the challenges women and girls face in accessing medical care, and the severe impact this can have on their physical and mental health. But instead of being discouraged, Joie turned to digital health, seeing the transformative potential it holds for her community and others like it. 💻💡 Thanks to support from TechChange partner D-tree, Joie is now headed to the 2024 Global Digital Health Forum in Nairobi! She will also receive a year of professional mentorship through the Global Digital Health Network. 🎉 Learn more about Joie's inspiring journey and the 2024 Marc Mitchell Leadership & Innovation Award here: https://lnkd.in/eUYwKPq2 #GDHF2024 #MarcMitchellAward #Dtree

🔥 BIG NEWS, friends! We just hit our 1,000th LEARNER in our flagship digital health training for Ministry of Health officials and senior global health professionals. 🙌 That’s over 50 cohorts of training focused on digital health architecture and interoperability. Very excited to be working alongside WHO, ITU, PATH, USAID, and dozens more partners on this. 💡 Truly a groundbreaking experience that’s shaping the future of health systems. Interested in having us FACILITATE a virtual or in-person workshop for YOUR ministry or staff? Let us know. 🚀 We’ve got a long waitlist, but can’t wait to roll out more trainings in 2025. Check out DigitalHealthTraining dot org which has tons of resources, case studies, curriculum and more. Sharing is CARING!

There’s still time to register for USAID’s upcoming #digitalhealth webinar! On October 22, we will hear from global health leaders about USAID’s strategic vision to guide the Agency’s global health programmatic investments, as well as: 👉 An in-depth look at USAID’s new Digital Health Position Paper (2024-2029) 👉Insights from USAID representatives on how digital health strategies are improving health systems 👉Perspectives on the future of digital health from experts Register for the webinar today to be part of the discussion shaping the future of global health, and don't forget to sign up for GDHF 2024 to keep the conversation going! https://lnkd.in/e39kqZZZ #USAIDDHPP #DigitalHealth #PolicyinPractice

🌍 Climate change poses a significant threat to the progress made in global health, particularly in communities already grappling with health and economic disparities. To protect human health amidst the impacts of climate change, we must enhance digital public infrastructure (DPI) for health at national, regional, and global levels, integrating climate and weather data more effectively. At this year's #GDHF2024, we are excited to introduce the track: "Climate Data Services for Health", focusing on these critical conversations. 🟢 Brought to you by: PATH, Digital Square at PATH, Wellcome Trust, and The Rockefeller Foundation 🗓️ Dates: December 4-6 📍 Register here: gdhf.digital Scroll through for a preview of the featured sessions in the Climate Data Services for Health track! 🔍 #GlobalHealth #ClimateChange #DPIforHealth #GDHF2024 #ClimateData #HealthInnovation

📅 Mark your calendars for USAID’s launch of the new USAID’s Digital Health Position Paper: A Snapshot of Policy in Practice!The Position Paper outlines USAID’s strategic vision for driving digital transformation in health systems and for guiding global health investments over the next five years. Featured speakers will include Dr. Atul Gawande, head of USAID's Bureau for Global Health, alongside representatives from USAID's Indonesia and Kenya country offices. Together, they will dive into what this policy looks like in practice and how digital health solutions are making an impact in partnership with the government.This webinar, hosted by USAID's Center for Innovation and Impact (CII), in partnership with the Global Digital Health Network and TechChange, will kick off a larger discussion that will continue at the Global Digital Health Forum in Nairobi. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with thought leaders and innovators in digital health: https://lnkd.in/dEPD7UUa #DigitalHealth #PolicyinPractice

What makes #GDHF2024 taking place in Nairobi, Kenya so special? Kenya is a leader in digital health - having enacted the Digital Health Act (DHA) in 2023, Kenya is perfectly positioned to convene GDHF's exciting, dynamic conversations on all things digital health. The GDHF agenda will include representation from the highest levels of the Kenyan government, as well as key digital health stakeholders from major Kenyan agencies. Joining us in-person in Nairobi? Register now and take advantage of the forum's promotional hotel rates before they sell out! Learn more at gdhf.digital

🌍 Do you know what’s happening in Africa’s agriculture sector!? Well, we’re here to tell you! 🌱 Africa’s agricultural landscape is evolving rapidly, and the Advanced Leadership Programme is at the heart of this transformation! 🚀 We’ve teamed up with AGRA and the African Management Institute (AMI) to equip senior and rising leaders with the tools they need to drive real change. Through virtual leadership forums, participants from across the continent dive into critical topics like agroecology, digital agriculture, and Environmental & Social Management Systems (ESMS) – the new frontiers of African food systems. In our recent convening: ✅ 74 delegates from 8 African countries ✅ 10+ hours of live expert-led sessions ✅ 4,000+ discussion responses, building invaluable networks 🌽  Learn more about how Africa's future food security is being shaped by these innovative leaders:  https://lnkd.in/dYmHxkei 

🌍 Exciting Update from TechChange Have you ever wondered how digital learning can adapt to meet changing needs? 💻 At TechChange, we’ve mastered the art of creating flexible, sustainable courses that can evolve over time. Our latest collaboration with IFAD is a shining example! 🌾 From supporting smallholder farmers to training global staff on cutting-edge ICT4D practices, we’re transforming live courses into self-paced learning that’s accessible anytime, anywhere. Curious about how we do it? Check out our latest blog post to learn more! 📖👇 https://lnkd.in/di6jPXPR